anabolism
noun/əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #19,937 most common English word
Meaning
The set of metabolic processes that build complex molecules from simpler ones, using energy.
Example sentence
Athletes often eat protein-rich diets to support anabolism and build muscle mass efficiently.
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